Volta Charging was an American electric vehicle infrastructure company. As of September 2021, the company had installed more than 2,000 charging stations in twenty-three U.S. states.[1]
Volta charging stations were compatible with all major plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle types in the United States and had a digital screen featuring advertisements. Generally, charging a vehicle at a Volta station was free, because Volta was supported by advertisements.[2]
On March31, 2023, ShellUSA acquired the company for approximately $169million.[3]
On August4, 2025, Shell informed Volta employees that it would shut down the company and dismantle all charging stations by the end of the year;[4] instead Volta was acquired by Australian company Jolt in November 2025.[5]